The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. has announced plans to close 40 of its store brands in the coming year.Like News 8 on Facebook I Follow @WGAL on Twitter I Download our mobile appThe retailer, co-headquartered in York, Pa. and Milwaukee, Wi., did not say which locations it will close. The company operates over 200 stores across the country including Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers.The announcement was made in the release of the company's third quarter results, which were down nearly 7-percent.The store closures will enable to company to move forward "with a more productive store footprint," the statement said. "We believe that the actions we are taking position us to drive improved and consistent financial performance over the long term," Bon-Ton CEO and president William Tracy said in a statement. "With our new merchandising initiatives in place and more seasonable November weather, we are already seeing a positive comparable store sales trend and believe we are well-positioned for a successful holiday season.”

YORK, Pa. —

The Bon-Ton Stores Inc. has announced plans to close 40 of its store brands in the coming year.

The retailer, co-headquartered in York, Pa. and Milwaukee, Wi., did not say which locations it will close. The company operates over 200 stores across the country including Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers.

The store closures will enable to company to move forward "with a more productive store footprint," the statement said. "We believe that the actions we are taking position us to drive improved and consistent financial performance over the long term," Bon-Ton CEO and president William Tracy said in a statement. "With our new merchandising initiatives in place and more seasonable November weather, we are already seeing a positive comparable store sales trend and believe we are well-positioned for a successful holiday season.”